Water Restrictions Loosened Slightly

With all of Fulton County still experiencing a Level 4 drought restriction, it’s been announced that the restrictions have been loosened for spring planting.

Fulton County has modified its restrictions to parallel those restrictions enforced by Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division.  The exemptions are related to water-efficient soaker hoses and drip irrigation.  On the odd/even schedule, residents can water their shrubs, trees and flowerbeds up to three days per week.  Soaker hoses are typically made out of recycled rubber, with a length of no more than 50 feet and deliver water directly to plant roots.  The drip irrigation system, also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation, uses a series of pipes, valves, tubes and emitters to allow water to drip slowly and directly to the roots of the plants.

Roswell HUD Property in Prime Location!

A HUD foreclosure in Roswell has hit the market and it’s a steal!  It’s located on a quiet, primarily brick ranch neighborhood and within walking distance to the square.  I’m really excited about this property because it was just a year or so ago that I sold a very similar home on a street behind this one for $230,000.  This HUD home is priced at $182,000.

Don’t Forget to Spring Forward Roswell!

This Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. marks the official start of Daylight Saving Time.  Though this is a true gage as to when Roswell’s beautiful spring weather will arrive, spring doesn’t officially begin until Friday, March 20th.

Because Daylight Savings Time provides a convenient reminder, fire departments encourage people to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks.  It’s estimated that more than 90% of homes in the United States have smoke detectors, but only one-third are estimated to have dead or missing batteries.

Spring your clocks forward Roswell and welcome to spring 2009!

Questions About The $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.  Below are the answers to some of the most common questions regarding the tax credit:

Who is eligible to claim the tax credit?
First-time homebuyers purchasing any kind of home—new or resale—are eligible for the tax credit.

What is the definition of a first-time homebuyer?
A “first-time home buyer” is a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. For married taxpayers, neither spouse can have owned a property within a three-year period.